Average Health services and public health managers and directors Salary in Blackburn with Darwen UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · North West region · Updated October 2025
How Blackburn with Darwen UA compares
The median pay for health services and public health managers and directorss in the North West stood at £52,244 in 2025, placing them 6.5% below the UK-wide figure of £55,879. Factor in the North West's cost of living (8.8% below the UK norm) and a £52,244 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £57,285. The all-jobs average in Blackburn with Darwen UA is £30,572. By comparison, health services and public health managers and directorss earn 70.9% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (North West index: 91.2, UK=100), a salary of £52,244 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,285 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the North West is 8.8% below the UK average.
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Health services and public health managers and directors salary in areas near Blackburn with Darwen UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average health services and public health managers and directors salary in Blackburn with Darwen UA?
The median health services and public health managers and directors salary in the North West (which includes Blackburn with Darwen UA) is £52,244 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does health services and public health managers and directors pay in Blackburn with Darwen UA compare to the UK average?
Health services and public health managers and directors in the North West earn 6.5% below the national median of £55,879. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is health services and public health managers and directors a well-paid job in Blackburn with Darwen UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Blackburn with Darwen UA is £30,572. Health services and public health managers and directors in the North West earn £52,244, which is 70.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for health services and public health managers and directorss cover the North West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Blackburn with Darwen UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.